An attempt to give a brief about the great ideology of Sikhism founded by Guru Nanak ji 500 years ago.
Ppt by Dr. Vijay Kumar, PhD Educational Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
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Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri was a medical doctor. He combined his scientific background with the ancient techniques of classical Yoga that he studied in his youth with his Master, the Bengali saint Sri Swami Kanakananda. The result is what Swami Gitananda called "Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga" and is now known as "Gitananda Yoga".
The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step".
Based on moral and ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught:
Asanas (Body postures)
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls)
Kriyas (Systematic movements)
Mudras (Gestures of energy)
Taken to their full potential the values and techniques Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).
In the last century, Yoga has developed in various directions and dimensions under the guidance of many eminent masters. These masters have codified their own Bani (styles) of Yoga that are often at variance with one another but all of them still maintain the traditional lineage to Yoga Vidya or the Science of Yoga. The term ‘unity in diversity’ is apt for these developments ad though on the surface the different traditions or Banis may appear to be even contradictory, they all ultimately lead to the same goal of spiritual union though in diverse paths. Major developments in recent times have been the extensive research done in the field of Yoga as well as the transformation of Yoga education from the Gurukula and Ashram settings to the college and university oriented Yoga. This essay is a humble attempt to summarize various developments of the last century with reference to the Indian geographical context.
NOTE: The author wishes to state that this is only a humble attempt to describe the efforts by various individuals and institutions in the propagation and development of Yoga in India in recent times. It is entirely possible that due to the author’s inexperience, ignorance or oversight he may have failed to mention some eminent personalities or institutions. A humble apology is tendered for such omissions and a request that these omissions be brought to his notice (ananda@icyer.com) so that they may be corrected.
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Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri was a medical doctor. He combined his scientific background with the ancient techniques of classical Yoga that he studied in his youth with his Master, the Bengali saint Sri Swami Kanakananda. The result is what Swami Gitananda called "Rishi Culture Ashtanga Yoga" and is now known as "Gitananda Yoga".
The beauty of Gitananda Yoga lies in its step-by-step approach towards Yoga that is also beautifully outlined in the correspondence course "Yoga: Step-by-Step".
Based on moral and ethical values (Yama and Niyama) Swami Gitananda taught:
Asanas (Body postures)
Pranayamas (Breath-energy controls)
Kriyas (Systematic movements)
Mudras (Gestures of energy)
Taken to their full potential the values and techniques Swami Gitananda taught can lead the student to the experience of Yoga (unity).
In the last century, Yoga has developed in various directions and dimensions under the guidance of many eminent masters. These masters have codified their own Bani (styles) of Yoga that are often at variance with one another but all of them still maintain the traditional lineage to Yoga Vidya or the Science of Yoga. The term ‘unity in diversity’ is apt for these developments ad though on the surface the different traditions or Banis may appear to be even contradictory, they all ultimately lead to the same goal of spiritual union though in diverse paths. Major developments in recent times have been the extensive research done in the field of Yoga as well as the transformation of Yoga education from the Gurukula and Ashram settings to the college and university oriented Yoga. This essay is a humble attempt to summarize various developments of the last century with reference to the Indian geographical context.
NOTE: The author wishes to state that this is only a humble attempt to describe the efforts by various individuals and institutions in the propagation and development of Yoga in India in recent times. It is entirely possible that due to the author’s inexperience, ignorance or oversight he may have failed to mention some eminent personalities or institutions. A humble apology is tendered for such omissions and a request that these omissions be brought to his notice (ananda@icyer.com) so that they may be corrected.
As we celebrate the 23rd Annual Day of Yoganjali Natyalayam (YOGNAT) and 48th year of ANANDA ASHRAM at ICYER’S Karma Yoga Seva in Puducherry, it is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to our beloved Bharatam and its unique, soulful and elevating Bharatiya Samskrithi. We thank and congratulate each and every parent at YOGNAT for giving their children this "Gift of our Great Culture".
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2. What is Sikhism?
A 500 year old, monotheistic religion of Northwest
India, followed by some 20 million people
Founded in the year 1469
Seeks to make religion a uniting rather than dividing
force
All people – male and female, Brahmin and Shudra,
Hindu and Muslim – are united as brothers and sisters
in devotion to the one God:
"there is no Muslim, there is no Hindu; all are equal
human beings because they are the children of the same
Father, God.“ – Guru Nanak
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4. The founder of the faith
Guru Nanak (1469-1538)
Hindu by birth and upbringing
Influenced by the Bhakti and Sant tradition of
medieval northwest India
A disciple of both Hindu and Muslim mystics
Composing and singing devotional songs (kirtan)
Drew his own disciples (“sikhs”) following a
mystical realization in 1499 - Sikhs are disciples of
the gurus and of the ultimate (wahe) guru, God
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5. Guru Nanak’s Teaching
Preached a unifying message that overcame
religious differences, uniting both Hindu and
Muslim in common devotion to the same God
Recognized that behind all human names and
forms for God, is one True God (Sat Nam – the
“true name”)
Rejected meaningless ritual, images and idols of
gods in favor of simple, heartfelt devotion
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6. Beliefs
One God (whom people call by many names)
Sat Nam = “true name”
Waheguru =“great guru”
Equality of all human beings
-Rejected caste distinctions
Karma and reincarnation
Reject asceticism
-No monastic life in Sikhism
The spirit of the guru (Nanak) continued for 200 years
through a succession of ten human gurus…
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8. Development of the faith
2nd guru Guru Angad Dev developed written
form of Punjabi language for recording hymns
3rd guru Guru Amar Das instituted the community
kitchen (Langar) to feed all in need
4th guru Guru Ram Das built the Sikh holy city of
Amritsar in Punjab
5th guru Guru Arjun Dev built the Golden Temple in
Amritsar as the center of the Sikh world; also compiled
hymns of the earlier gurus, creating the Sikh holy book:
Adi Granth
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9. Martyrdom and defense
5th guru was martyred, 6th guru Guru Har Gobind
began a tradition of training Sikhs in martial arts to
protectthose persecuted for their religion (Sikh,
Hindu or otherwise)
7th guru Guru Har Rai best known for opening
hospitals and offering free medical treatment to those
in need
8th guru Guru Har Krishan was just a child but
continued caring for the sick (died at age 8)
9th guru Guru Tegh Bahadur worked to combat
religious persecution, ultimately became the 2nd
Sikh martyr
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11. The 10th Guru – Gobind Singh
Wrote hymns and completed the compilation of the
Adi Granth
In 1699, Initiated the Sikh Khalsa (“brotherhood”) as
a military defense force
Declared the end of the line of human gurus,
transferring guruship to the Khalsa
community and the holy book, now
known as “Guru Granth Sahib”
Died 1708
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13. The Khalsa
Today, the Khalsa is simply the community of the
faithful
Amrit ceremony as baptism and initiation into the
Khalsa (male and female, must be at least 16 years of
age)
Khalsa members take a new last name: Singh (“lion”)
for men, Kaur (“princess”) for women
Khalsa members wear the “Five K’s” as symbols of
their faith…
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15. The Five K’s
Every man and woman who belongs to the
Khalsa must wear five symbols which show that
they are Sikhs.
They are usually called the Five K’s because in
Punjabi their names all begin with the letter ‘K’.
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17. Kesh
Long, uncut hair (both men and women)
Men wear a turban to cover their hair
Kesh is hair. Sikhs promise not to cut their hair but let
it grow as a symbol of their faith.
Because during their lifetimes it will get very long they
wear turbans to keep it tidy.
They believe that this demonstrates their obedience
to God.
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18. Kangha
A comb to keep the hair clean and presentable
The Kangha is a small wooden comb.
It keeps the hair fixed in place, and is a symbol
of cleanliness.
Combing their hair reminds Sikhs that their lives
should be tidy and organised.
Take note year 6
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19. Kara
A steel bracelet worn on the right wrist as a
reminder to think of God and do one’s duty
The kara is a steel bangle worn on the arm.
It is a closed circle with no beginning and no
end...as with God there is no beginning and no
end.
It is a reminder to behave well, keep faith and
restrain from wrong doing.
Wearing it will remind a sikh of his duties.
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20. The Last two are a reminder that
Sikhs are warriors and
always fight for what is right!
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21. Kachh
Undergarments as a reminder of chastity (outside of
marriage) and purity
These are short trousers worn as underwear. They
were more practical than the long, loose clothes most
people in India wore at the time of Guru Gobind
Singh.
The Guru said they were a symbol that Sikhs were
leaving old ideas behind, following new better ones.
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22. Kirpan
A defensive sword symbolic of God’s power and the
Sikh duty to protect the weak and persecuted
The warriors sword. These days a very tiny one is
worn as a symbol of dignity and self respect.
It demonstrates power and reminds sikhs that they
must fight a spiritual battle, defend the weak and
oppressed, and uphold the truth.
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23. Other Sikh symbols
The Khanda: the double edged sword represents
God’s power, the circle is for continuity, the two
outer swords for spiritual and political balance
“Ek-Onkar” meaning “one God”
The Golden Temple: a place of worship,
pilgrimage, and seat of worldwide Sikh leadership;
open on four sides for access by all people;
surrounded by a pool of water for purification rites
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25. Major Teachings of Sikhism
The 10 gurus and Guru Granth Sahib provide Sikhs with a
beliefs system on how to worship and live their lives.
1. Monotheism:
1. There is only one God: Creator, Timeless, Unincarnated
(without a physical body), Eternal.
2. The Reality of the World.
1. The world is good – it is not an illusion, nor a source of
suffering.
2. Human life is an opportunity to become one with God.
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26. 3. Spiritual Achievement in This Life
1. The goal of life is to escape our self-will or self-interest and
become one with God.
2. The highest achievement is to become a Gurmukh (a God-
man), who is selfless and completely in touch with the will
of God.
4. Union of Spiritual and Worldly Lives
1. Guru Nanak did not believe in asceticism.
2. Sikhs are involved in community life, take care of the poor,
and act against injustice.
3. Consumerism and materialism are strongly discouraged.
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29. The Gurdwara – the Sikh temple
“Door to the Guru,” housing and honoring the Guru
Granth Sahib
A “Granthi” (priest) is caretaker of the Gurdwara and
the holy book as well as spiritual leader of the
community
Contains a kitchen and dining hall (for Langar) and
prayer hall for singing of Kirtan (hymns) from the holy
book
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30. Open daily (in India) with continuous
reading and singing from holy book,
serving food to all who come
Following worship, all partake in the
Langar, sitting (on the floor) and eating
a meal together (equality)
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The Gurdwara – the Sikh temple
31. Akhand Path Tradition and the Rites of Passage
Every major change in a person's life is accompanied by a tradition
of Akhand Path, the continuous reading of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib
cover to cover without stopping.
It takes around two full days to complete.
Usually, family members take turns reading so participants can rest.
The reading must be done at a normal pace with clear speech and
correctly relating the exact words on the page.
Common events where such a reading occurs are typical rites of passage
events , such as birth, baptism, reaching adulthood, marriage, moving to
a new home, and death.
Rites of passage are significant moments in a person's life signifying a
transition from one state of being to another, often noted by a religious
ceremony or traditional activity.
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32. Sikh holy days and ceremonies
Rituals in a ‘Religion Against Rituals’
It is strongly against practicing rituals blindly for
the sake of tradition or expectation.
Religious holidays that mark events in the lives of the
Gurus are called Gurpurbs
Vaisakhi: April 13th, anniversary of founding of the Khalsa
Guru Nanak’s birthday (November)
Baby naming- Naam Karan
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Amrit/Baptism (Initiation into Khalsa)
Marriage (Anand Karaj): takes place in the
Gurdwara with the community before the Guru
Granth Sahib
Death: cremation of body
34. The Sikh way of life
Mediation and personal prayer morning and
evening
Honest and hard work
Charity
Service to humanity, God, and guru
Strong family values
Strong identity with the Sikh community
Khalsa members abstain from smoking, drinking
and illicit drugs
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